G20: Theresa May faces Hinkley Point and Paris Agreement challenges

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Prime Minister faces calls to speed up ratification of Paris Agreement in wake of US and China backing

Environmental issues are expected to be high on the agenda as the G20 Summit in Hangzhou draws to a close later today, with the group expected to again underline its commitment to tackling climate change...

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